> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cai-chufu · updated 2026-11-01

# Cai Chufu (b. 1942)

Cai Chufu is a Chinese artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,393. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cai Chufu sold in 2018 for $31,952, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cai Chufu work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cai Chufu work is $4,393.

The median Cai Chufu painting sells for $4,065 across 3 lots.

The median Cai Chufu work on paper sells for $31,952 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $4,065‡ | $7,146‡ | 75% | 2011-07-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $31,952 | $31,952 | — | 2018-11-26 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $31,952 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $7,146‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $984‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Cai Chufu worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cai Chufu work is $4,393. The median Cai Chufu painting sells for $4,065 across 3 lots. The median Cai Chufu work on paper sells for $31,952 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Cai Chufu's auction record?

Cai Chufu's auction record is $31,952, set in 2018.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Cai Chufu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cai-chufu (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.